System and method for disposable imaging system

Abstract

An imaging device includes a plurality of electronic components, a phase change material, and a heat transfer structure. The plurality of electronic components is configured to collect data and have a predetermined temperature parameter. The plurality of electronic components is disposed within the phase change material. The phase change material has a first material phase and a second material phase. The phase change material has a first material phase and a second material phase. The phase change material is configured to absorb heat through changing from the first material phase to the second material phase. The heat transfer structure is disposed within the phase change material. The heat transfer structure is configured to conduct heat within the phase change material. The phase change material and the heat transfer structure are further configured to regulate a temperature of the electronic components below the predetermined temperature parameter.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. An imaging device comprising:
 a plurality of electronic components configured to collect data, said plurality of electronic components having a predetermined temperature parameter; 
 a phase change material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said phase change material, said phase change material having a first material phase and a second material phase, said phase change material configured to absorb heat through changing from the first material phase to the second material phase; and 
 a heat transfer structure disposed within said phase change material, said heat transfer structure configured to conduct heat within said phase change material, wherein said phase change material and said heat transfer structure are further configured to regulate a temperature of said electronic components below the predetermined temperature parameter. 
 
     
     
       2. The imaging device in accordance with  claim 1 , further comprising an insulation material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said insulation material. 
     
     
       3. The imaging device in accordance with  claim 2 , further comprising a casing, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said casing. 
     
     
       4. The imaging device in accordance with  claim 3 , further comprising an optical dome coupled to said casing. 
     
     
       5. The imaging device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said heat transfer structure comprises a heat pipe and a plurality of fins coupled to said heat pipe. 
     
     
       6. The imaging device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said heat transfer structure comprises a porous mesh. 
     
     
       7. The imaging device in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said phase change material comprises at least one of a paraffin, a salt, or an acid melt material. 
     
     
       8. An engine comprising:
 a first casing; 
 a second casing circumscribing said first casing, said second casing defining at least one port, said first casing and said second casing defining a hot fluid path; and 
 an imaging device positioned within said at least one port, said imaging device configured to collect data from said hot fluid path, said imaging device comprising:
 a plurality of electronic components configured to collect data from said hot fluid path, said plurality of electronic components having a predetermined temperature parameter; and 
 a phase change material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said phase change material, said phase change material having a first material phase and a second material phase, said phase change material configured to absorb heat through changing from the first material phase to the second material phase; and 
 a heat transfer structure disposed within said phase change material, said heat transfer structure configured to conduct heat within said phase change material, wherein said phase change material and said heat transfer structure are further configured to regulate a temperature of said electronic components below the predetermined temperature parameter. 
 
 
     
     
       9. The engine in accordance with  claim 8 , further comprising an insulation material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said insulation material. 
     
     
       10. The engine in accordance with  claim 9 , further comprising a casing, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said casing. 
     
     
       11. The engine in accordance with  claim 10 , further comprising an optical dome coupled to said casing. 
     
     
       12. The engine in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein said electronic components comprise a communications module configured to transmit data collected by said imaging device. 
     
     
       13. The engine in accordance with  claim 12 , wherein said communications module configured to wirelessly transmit data collected by said imaging device. 
     
     
       14. The engine in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein said phase change material comprises at least one of an acid melt material, a salt, an organic alloy, an inorganic alloy, an eutectic alloy, or a paraffin material. 
     
     
       15. An engine comprising:
 a first casing; 
 a second casing circumscribing said first casing, said first casing and said second casing defining a hot fluid path, said hot fluid path configured to channel a stream of hot fluid through said engine, said stream of hot fluid emitting a flow of heat; and 
 an imaging device configured to flow through said engine within said stream of hot fluid, said imaging device further configured to collect data from said hot fluid path, said imaging device comprising:
 a plurality of electronic components configured to collect data from said hot fluid path, said plurality of electronic components having a predetermined temperature parameter; and 
 a phase change material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said phase change material, said phase change material having a first material phase and a second material phase, said phase change material configured to absorb heat through changing from the first material phase to the second material phase; and 
 a heat transfer structure disposed within said phase change material, said heat transfer structure configured to conduct heat within said phase change material, wherein said phase change material and said heat transfer structure are further configured to regulate a temperature of said electronic components below the predetermined temperature parameter. 
 
 
     
     
       16. The engine in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein said phase change material comprises at least one of a paraffin, a salt, or an acid melt material. 
     
     
       17. The engine in accordance with  claim 15 , further comprising an insulation material, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said insulation material. 
     
     
       18. The engine in accordance with  claim 17 , further comprising a casing, said plurality of electronic components disposed within said casing. 
     
     
       19. The engine in accordance with  claim 18 , wherein said electronic components comprise a communications module configured to transmit data collected by said imaging device. 
     
     
       20. The engine in accordance with  claim 19 , wherein said communications module configured to wirelessly transmit data collected by said imaging device.